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Benjamin Van Roy is a Professor at Stanford University since 1998, affiliated with the Departments of Electrical Engineering and Management Science and Engineering, and the Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering. He leads the Efficient Agent Team at Google DeepMind and previously held leadership roles at Morgan Stanley, Unica, and Enuvis. He holds SB, SM, and PhD degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from MIT, advised by John Tsitsiklis. His research focuses on reinforcement learning, alignment, and information theory, with contributions to machine learning foundations, optimization, and finance. He has authored over 150 publications, including influential works on Thompson Sampling, approximate dynamic programming, and exploration strategies. His honors include INFORMS and IEEE Fellowships and the INFORMS Lanchester Prize. Van Roy advises doctoral students across academia and industry, with graduates at top institutions and companies like Meta, Tesla, and Citadel. He teaches courses on reinforcement learning, stochastic control, and optimization. His open-source projects include Epistemic Neural Networks and the Neural Testbed for evaluating machine learning models. Key contributions include foundational work in reinforcement learning theory, scalable methods for recommendation systems, and applications in finance and resource allocation. His research bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, emphasizing alignment and safety of AI systems.

• Reinforcement Learning
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
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Cheryl Gaimon holds the Esther and Edward J. Brown Chair and serves as a Regents' Professor at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. She is Faculty Director of the Management of Technology (MoT) Certificate Program, which she helped establish, and teaches across all academic levels including executive education. Professor Gaimon initiated the Operations Management Program and served as its first Area Coordinator for seven years. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Operations Research from Carnegie Mellon University M.S. in Industrial Administration (Operations Management) from Carnegie Mellon University B.S. in Mathematics and Economics (Magna Cum Laude) from Brooklyn College, City University of New York Professor Gaimon's research centers on managing knowledge-based resources in technology-driven environments. Her work spans Innovation and Management of Technology , Knowledge Management and Outsourcing , New Product/Process Development , Alliances for Innovation , and Sustainability Research . She examines how firms navigate technological change through strategic resource allocation, knowledge transfer, and sustainable operations, with increasing emphasis on environmental strategies in recent years. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on operations management within technological evolution—from foundational work on technology acquisition and capacity planning to contemporary studies on environmental strategies and multidisciplinary technology management. Key journals featuring her research include Management Science , Operations Research , and Production and Operations Management . Major recognitions include: Regents' Professor designation (2005) by the Georgia Board of Regents The 1999 Georgia Tech Research Award for doctoral student development Brady Family Award for Faculty Research Excellence (2014) Best Department Editor Award for POM (2024) POMS Fellow status and Distinguished Service Award (2009/2014) As an educator, she has mentored doctoral students and shaped curriculum through the MoT program. Her professional leadership includes serving as POMS President (2008-2009), founding co-President of the POMS College on Product Innovation and Technology Management, and editorial roles at top journals including Management Science and Production and Operations Management . Professor Gaimon directs the interdisciplinary Management of Technology Certificate Program, fostering cross-departmental collaboration for technology management research and education while advancing sustainability integration in operations.

• Innovation and Management of Technology
• Knowledge Management and Outsourcing
• New Product/Process Development
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Anamaria Crisan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo, affiliated with the Insight Lab. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary work at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Data Visualization, and Applied AI/ML. She explores human-centered approaches to AI/ML systems, visualization design for decision-making, and healthcare data science applications. Dr. Crisan holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia (2019), an MSc in Bioinformatics (2010), and a BComp in Biomedical Computing from Queen’s University (2008). Her educational background bridges computer science, biology, and healthcare informatics. Her research interests include responsible AI/ML systems, interactive visualization for data-driven decisions, and leveraging visualization in healthcare to improve outcomes. She emphasizes transparency, trustworthiness, and human alignment in AI technologies. Her work spans diverse applications such as genomic epidemiology, dashboard design, and ethical AI evaluation. Notable contributions include studies on human-AI collaboration, visualization linters, and scalable dashboard census methodologies. She has published widely in top-tier venues like IEEE VIS and ACM CHI. Dr. Crisan’s lab (UW Insight Lab) focuses on human-centered approaches to automating data science and improving visualization practices in critical domains like healthcare and public health.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Data Visualization
• Applied AI/ML
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Daniel W. Bliss is a Professor in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering at Arizona State University and Director of ASU's Center for Wireless Information Systems and Computational Architectures (WISCA). With over $50 million in research funding as principal investigator from organizations including DARPA, ONR, Google, and Airbus, his work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations across multiple domains of wireless systems. Dr. Bliss received his educational foundation with a B.S.E.E. from Arizona State University (1989), followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics from the University of California-San Diego (1995, 1997). His academic journey includes significant industry experience at General Dynamics (1989-1993) and MIT Lincoln Laboratory (1997-2012) before joining ASU. His research program focuses on advanced wireless systems spanning radar, communications, precision positioning, computational architectures, and medical monitoring applications. Bliss employs information theory, estimation theory, and signal processing to develop novel system concepts with disruptive capabilities. Current research emphasizes RF convergence, integrated sensing and communications, and anticipatory medical analytics using wireless technologies, with particular focus on extracting physiological data from radar signals. Analysis of recent publications reveals a strong trend toward integrated sensing and communications systems, particularly utilizing mmWave and radar technologies for medical monitoring applications. His work increasingly bridges traditional communications and radar domains while expanding into physiological monitoring, demonstrating a clear trajectory toward convergence of wireless technologies for healthcare applications and remote vital sign detection. Dr. Bliss has received significant recognition for his contributions: Fellow of the IEEE (2015) 2021 IEEE Warren D. White Award for Excellence in Radar Engineering 2016-2017 Top 5% Teaching Award at ASU 2017 ASU Fulton Engineering Exemplar Faculty As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Bliss has supervised numerous graduate students through successful dissertation and thesis defenses across both PhD and Master's programs. His research portfolio includes substantial funding from diverse sources with over $50 million secured as principal investigator. Current projects include the $17M DARPA DASH project focused on advanced software-reconfigurable heterogeneous SoCs for next-generation RF systems, and multiple initiatives in contactless vital sign monitoring using radar technologies. Dr. Bliss leads the BLISS Lab and serves as director of WISCA, fostering interdisciplinary research in wireless systems. His team includes researchers working on distributed coherent systems, MIMO radar, RF convergence, and medical monitoring applications, with recent successes including the Making Waves team that tied for first place in the Air Force Spark Tank challenge. He has founded two startup companies: DASH Tech Integrated Circuits Company and the Big Little Sensor Company, focusing on high-performance embedded processing and small-scale radar physiological monitoring, respectively.

• Radar
• Wireless Communications
• Precision Positioning
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Dr. Moran Lazar is a Senior Lecturer at the Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University, specializing in the early foundations of entrepreneurship and innovation with emphasis on new venture team formation, ideation processes, and organizational innovation leadership. Her educational background includes: PhD in behavioral science and management from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Research fellow at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland Research fellow at INSEAD Dr. Lazar integrates organizational behavior and strategy perspectives to investigate entrepreneurship micro-foundations, utilizing diverse methodologies including entrepreneurship competitions, hackathons, accelerators, educational programs, and crowdfunding platforms. Her work examines how individuals and teams generate, evaluate, and develop entrepreneurial ideas through behavioral lenses. Her publication trends reveal consistent contributions to top management journals focusing on team dynamics in nascent ventures, with recent works analyzing attachment theory in idea evaluation, relationship-business balance in team composition, and comprehensive frameworks for entrepreneurial team formation across multiple contexts including accelerators and international delegations. Dr. Lazar actively consults for global companies and facilitates innovation processes for international delegations from Europe, the United States, East Asia, and the United Arab Emirates, while sharing insights through her TEDx talk on entrepreneurial team formation.

• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation
• New Venture Teams
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David M. Dodson is a Lecturer in Management at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business (GSB), where he teaches courses on managing growing enterprises and entrepreneurial acquisition. His career spans over 30 years in business management, including founding three search funds and serving as CEO of a technology manufacturer and Executive Chairman of a telecommunications firm. He co-founded Sanku (formerly Project Healthy Children), a nonprofit addressing micronutrient deficiencies in Africa through fortified grains, recognized for its life-saving impact. Dodson holds an MBA from Stanford GSB (1987) and a BA in Economics from Stanford University (1983). His research focuses on entrepreneurial acquisition strategies and managing small-to-medium enterprises. Notable awards include the MSx Teaching Excellence Award (2023, 2021) and recognition as a top lecturer by Stanford GSB students. Beyond academia, he invests in over 40 businesses and serves on 21 corporate boards. In 2020, he founded StudentVotes.org to empower student voting during the pandemic. His media contributions include columns for The Boston Globe and frequent TV commentary on CNBC and Fox Business.

• Entrepreneurship
• Business Management
• Entrepreneurial Acquisition
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Elena Agapie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Informatics at the Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences, University of California, Irvine. Her research lies at the intersection of human-computer interaction (HCI), health, and behavior change, focusing on designing technologies that support individuals in adopting and maintaining healthy behaviors through human-centered approaches. She is affiliated with the Connected Learning Lab and the Institute for Future Health at UCI. Her educational background includes a PhD in Human Centered Design and Engineering from the University of Washington, an MS in Computer Science from Harvard University, and a BS in Computer Science from Jacobs University Bremen in Germany. She has also conducted research at Microsoft Research, FXPAL, Intel Labs, and NASA Jet Propulsion Lab. Elena's research focuses on designing tools that integrate evidence-based behavioral interventions with user needs, particularly in mental health, chronic disease management, and social support systems. She explores how technology can support therapist-client collaboration, enable tailored health interventions, and leverage crowd expertise for personalized behavior change plans. Her work often involves participatory design, qualitative studies, and prototyping of interactive systems for diverse populations, including youth, hospitalized patients, and underserved communities. Her recent publications, primarily in top-tier venues like CHI and CSCW, reflect a strong trend toward social computing in health, longitudinal behavior support, and the design of inclusive digital health tools. Key themes include goal setting, conversational agents, social sharing in health tracking, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in health technology development. Best Paper Award (top 1%) at CHI 2017 Honorable Mention Best Paper Award (top 5%) at CHI 2016 Best Paper Award (top 1%) at HCOMP 2015 Honorable Mention Best Paper Award (top 5%) at CHI 2013 Elena has been funded by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and UCI internal grants. She actively mentors PhD students including Bruna Oewel, Meeshu Agnihotri, and Mehreen Masood, and is currently recruiting students interested in HCI, health, and behavior change. She previously led the outreach program in the HCDE department at the University of Washington, creating workshops that introduced K–12 students to engineering and human-centered design, reaching over 2,000 students across public schools and community events. She runs initiatives to broaden participation in computing and advises undergraduate students in outreach and curriculum development. Her lab collaborates with clinical partners and interdisciplinary teams to ensure real-world impact of her research.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Health Informatics
• Behavior Change
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Joseph Felter is a Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution (Stanford University) and the William J. Perry Fellow at the Center for International Security and Cooperation. His career bridges academia, military service, and policy advising, with expertise in counterinsurgency, national security, and US-China relations. He coauthored the influential book Small Wars, Big Data: The Information Revolution and Modern Conflict (2018) and developed the Hacking for Defense curriculum to connect military needs with Silicon Valley innovation. Military Background: Former US Army Special Forces officer with combat deployments in Panama, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Served as commander of the COMISAF Counterinsurgency Advisory and Assistance Team. Academic Roles: Assistant Professor at West Point’s Department of Social Sciences, Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University’s School for International and Public Affairs, and current codirector of Stanford’s Empirical Studies of Conflict Project. Research Focus: Politically motivated violence, economic development in conflict zones, and defense innovation. His work appears in top journals like American Economic Review and Journal of Conflict Resolution . Policy Engagement: Key advisor on US defense strategy (2017–2019) and founder of BMNT, a Silicon Valley defense technology incubator. Currently serves on Spirit of America’s board. Scientific Awards: Recognized as a William J. Perry Fellow and US Army War College Fellow. His empirical conflict research informs both academic and policy debates.

• Counterinsurgency
• Politically Motivated Violence
• National Security Strategy
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Sam Yam is a Professor and Head of the Management & Organisation Department at the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Business School. He holds the Jardine Cycle & Carriage Professorship and serves as Associate Dean. His research spans strategy, organisational behaviour, applied psychology, ethics, and human-technology interaction. Yam has contributed to over 125 publications, focusing on AI ethics, workplace dynamics, and cross-cultural management. He explores topics like robot replacement effects, abusive supervision, and financial anxiety's intergenerational impacts. His work bridges psychology, ethics, and organisational theory, addressing contemporary challenges in automation, leadership, and human-AI collaboration. Appointments: Head of Management & Organisation (2022–present), Joint Appointment in Arts & Social Sciences (2023–present). Key Research Themes: Future of work, human-technology interaction, ethical leadership, and Machiavellian dynamics. Notable Contributions: Multimodal ADHD diagnostics, leader biases toward robot-using employees, and cultural impacts on team performance. Yam’s interdisciplinary approach integrates psychology, technology, and management, addressing societal issues like AI ethics and workplace automation. His research frequently appears in top journals like the Journal of Management and Annual Review of Organizational Psychology .

• Strategy
• Management
• Organisational Behaviour
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Subhasish Mitra is the William E. Ayer Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Stanford University, holding dual appointments in both departments. He leads the Stanford Robust Systems Group and serves on the leadership team of the Microelectronics Commons AI Hardware Hub under the US CHIPS and Science Act. His research spans Robust Computing, NanoSystems, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), and Neurosciences, with breakthroughs in X-Compact test compression, carbon nanotube computing, and 3D integration. He has held international roles like the Carnot Chair at CEA-LETI and Visiting Professorships globally. Education & Honors: Recipient of over 40 awards including the IEEE Computer Society’s Harry H. Goode Memorial Award, ACM/IEEE’s A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award, and the Intel Achievement Award. He earned top academic accolades from IIT Kharagpur and Jadavpur University, and is a Fellow of ACM and IEEE. Research Impact: Pioneered first-of-their-kind systems like the carbon nanotube computer and monolithic 3D integration. His work on robust computing techniques like QED validation and X-Compact compression has industry-wide adoption, saving billions in manufacturing costs. Collaborates with industry leaders like Intel, Google, and Samsung. Publications & Grants: Over 400 publications, including award-winning papers in DAC, ISSCC, and IEEE journals. Leads grants from NSF, DoE, and industry partnerships. His lab explores cutting-edge topics like neuromorphic computing, 3D thermal scaffolding, and AI hardware acceleration. Administration & Outreach: Serves as Associate Chair (Faculty Affairs) for Stanford’s Computer Science Department. Recognized by students for mentorship, and frequently invited to global forums like the World Economic Forum and National Academy of Engineering.

• Robust Computing
• NanoSystems
• Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
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Aditya Parameswaran is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) department at the University of California, Berkeley. He co-directs the EPIC Data Lab and the Police Records Access project, focusing on simplifying data science at scale through human-in-the-loop systems, LLM-powered tools, and scalable data systems. His research spans database systems, human-computer interaction, and machine learning, with notable contributions in tools like Lux, Modin, and DataSpread. Education : PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University (2013) BTech in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Bombay (2007) Research Interests : Parameswaran's work centers on empowering end-users with intuitive data tools. Recent projects include LLM-powered systems for document processing (DocETL, TWIX), proactive data systems, and benchmarking frameworks. He emphasizes democratizing data science through low/no-code solutions and improving production ML workflows. Articles Trends : His recent work (2023–2025) prioritizes LLM integration into data systems, focusing on robust pipelines, assertion generation (SPADE), and debugging tools (RAGGY). Earlier contributions include visualization recommendation (Lux), scalable dataframes (Modin), and spreadsheet optimization (DataSpread). Awards : Recipient of the VLDB Early Career Award (2019), Sloan Research Fellowship (2020), NSF CAREER Award (2017), and multiple best paper/demonstration awards at top venues like SIGMOD and VLDB. Advising & Grants : Guides over 20 PhD/postdoc alumni, many now in academia (e.g., Madelon Hulsebos at CWI) and industry leadership roles. Active in securing grants (e.g., NSF, Army Research Office) and industry partnerships (e.g., Snowflake, LangChain). Labs/Teams : Leads the EPIC Data Lab, focusing on agentic data systems, and co-founded Ponder (acquired by Snowflake). Collaborates on the Police Records Access initiative, building transparency tools for public records.

• Database Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Data Analytics
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Antony Franklin is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), India. He leads the Networked Wireless Systems (NeWS) Lab and is actively involved in 5G research, wireless networks, and cybersecurity. He earned his Ph.D. from IIT Madras in 2010. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Madras, 2010 Research Interests: His research spans wireless networks , 5G systems , mobile edge computing , low-latency transport protocols , and cybersecurity . He focuses on next-generation mobile systems, especially 5G, aiming to meet the demands of ultra-low latency, high data rates, and quality of experience for services like IoT, autonomous driving, and VR. He has been involved in developing testbeds and prototypes to validate real-world performance of 5G technologies, including network slicing, LTE-WiFi integration, and edge computing. Scientific Awards: Best Academic Demo Award, IEEE COMSNETS 2018 Second Best Paper Award, IEEE ANTS 2017 Grants & Projects: Network Slice Life-cycle Management for 5G Mobile Networks – SPARC, MHRD (2019–2021) DNS/IPv6 for IoT Security – NASSCOM (2018–2019) CCRAN: Energy Efficiency in Cloud RAN – Intel India (2018–2021) End-to-End 5G Test-Bed – DoT, GoI (2018–2021) M2SMART Smart Cities – SATREPS (2018–2023) Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Protocols – STINT, Sweden (2017–2018) Low Latency 5G Protocols – SERB ECR (2016–2019) Lab & Team: He leads the NeWS Lab (Networked Wireless Systems) at IITH, which focuses on 5G, wireless networks, and IoT systems. The lab is actively involved in developing real-world testbeds and publishing in top-tier conferences and journals.

• Wireless Networks
• Mobile Networks
• 5G Networks and Systems
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Ali Vakilian is a Research Assistant Professor at the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC), with a strong academic background in theoretical computer science and algorithms. He will join the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2025. His research bridges algorithmic theory and machine learning, focusing on scalable, fair, and efficient algorithms for massive data. Education: Ph.D. in EECS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), advisors: Erik Demaine and Piotr Indyk M.S. in Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), advisor: Chandra Chekuri B.S. in Computer Engineering, Sharif University of Technology Research Interests: Ali Vakilian's work centers on the algorithmic foundations of machine learning and data science. He develops streaming, sketching, and sublinear-time algorithms for massive datasets, and pioneers learning-augmented algorithms that use machine learning predictions to improve performance while maintaining worst-case guarantees. His research in trustworthy ML includes algorithmic fairness, fair clustering, and learning with strategic agents. He also contributes to combinatorial optimization and approximation algorithms for network design, set cover, and low-rank approximation. His recent publications (2023–2025) show a consistent focus on fair clustering (individual and group fairness), streaming graph algorithms , learning-augmented methods , and frequency estimation . These works appear in top venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, SODA, and ICALP, often with recognitions like oral or spotlight presentations. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Student Paper Highlight Award, AISTATS 2024 Notable-top-25% paper, ICLR 2023 Oral presentation, AISTATS 2024 Spotlight presentation, NeurIPS 2023 Advising and Grants: Ali Vakilian mentors several students and interns, including summer interns at TTIC and Fatima Fellows. His research is supported by the National Science Foundation (TRIPODS program), as noted in the press coverage of his work on LearnedSketch. He actively contributes to the academic community through advising, organizing workshops (e.g., Algorithms with Predictions, Learning-Augmented Algorithms), and serving on program committees (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, AISTATS). Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the theory and algorithms group at TTIC and collaborates with researchers at MIT, UIUC, and other institutions. His work on learning-augmented algorithms has led to influential workshops and collaborations with leading figures such as Piotr Indyk and Erik Demaine.

• Algorithmic Foundations of Machine Learning
• Data Science
• Streaming Algorithms
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Prof. Mark Heitmann is a Professor of Marketing & Customer Insight at the University of Hamburg Business School. He holds a visiting appointment at Nova School of Business and Economics. His research focuses on AI-driven marketing strategies, social media analytics, brand equity, and consumer decision-making. He has held academic roles at institutions including the University of St. Gallen and Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel before joining Hamburg in 2011. Academic Career: Holds a PhD (2004) and post-doctoral Habilitation (2007) from the University of St. Gallen. Visiting researcher at Columbia University and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development. Research Interests: Applications of artificial intelligence in marketing Social media and digital transformation Ethical consumer behavior Brand self-expression and visual design Marketing technology (MarTech) innovations Key Achievements: Over 20 peer-reviewed publications in top journals like Journal of Marketing Research and Harvard Business Review . Award-winning research includes the MSI/H. Paul Root Award and IJRM-EMAC Best Article Award. Active in translating research into scalable commercial solutions through software-as-a-service ventures. Team & Collaborations: Leads a research team including M.Sc. candidates Sammar Rath, Julia Rosada, Maximilian Witte, Tijmen Jansen, Claus Hegmann-Napp, and Magdalena Heynicke. Engages in interdisciplinary projects with industry partners.

• Artificial Intelligence in Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Brand Management
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Monika Henzinger is Professor at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), heading the research group of Theory and Applications of Algorithms. She also serves as Vice President for Technology Transfer at ISTA since 2024. Previously, she held professorships at the University of Vienna (2009-2023) and EPFL, Switzerland (2005-2009), was Director of Research at Google (1999-2005), and served as Assistant Professor at Cornell University. Professor Henzinger's research centers on efficient algorithms and data structures with three main thrusts. First, she investigates dynamic settings where program inputs are repeatedly updated, seeking solutions faster than restarting computations. Second, she develops privacy-preserving algorithms that add minimal noise to protect input data while maintaining efficiency. Third, she translates theoretically optimal algorithms into practical implementations for dynamically changing inputs. Her work consistently addresses resource conservation in data processing, particularly computing time and memory space, while exploring the theoretical limits of possible savings. Henzinger's recent publications (2024-2025) reveal strong trends in dynamic algorithms, differential privacy, and graph theory. Her research consistently bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications, focusing on algorithms that adapt to changing inputs while preserving computational efficiency and data privacy. She has made significant contributions to problems like dynamic matching, minimum cut computation, and privacy-preserving data analysis across various domains. Professor Henzinger has received numerous prestigious awards and honors: Wittgenstein Award (2021) Two ERC Advanced Grants (2014, 2021) Carus Medal of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina (2019) SIGIR Test of Time Award Fellow of the Association of Computing Machinery (2016) Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (2017) CAREER Development Award of the National Science Foundation Best paper Award at the Symposium on Discrete Algorithms (2024) Professor Henzinger currently advises PhD students Bardiya Aryanfard, Antoine El-Hayek, and Roodabeh Safavi Hemami, along with postdocs Anamay Chaturvedi and Niklas Hahn. Her research is supported by multiple significant grants including an ERC Advanced Grant for 'Design and Evaluation of Modern, Fully Dynamic Data Structures,' the FWF Wittgenstein Prize, and the WEAVE Project on 'Static and dynamic hierarchical graph decompositions.' She also serves as Principal Investigator for the FWF project 'Fast algorithms for a reactive network layer,' providing substantial funding for her innovative work in algorithms and data structures. Professor Henzinger leads the Theory and Applications of Algorithms research group at ISTA, which focuses on developing practical algorithms for dynamic environments. Her team investigates resource conservation in data processing, specializing in dynamic algorithms that efficiently handle changing inputs, privacy-preserving algorithms that minimize noise while protecting data, and translating theoretical algorithms into practical implementations. The group maintains a strong presence in theoretical computer science through regular publications in top conferences and journals, and collaborates extensively with institutions worldwide to advance algorithmic research.

• Algorithms
• Data Structures
• Dynamic Algorithms
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